St. John the Apostle

Daily Mass
T, W, Th, & Fri - 8:30 a.m.

Weekend Masses
are all back at their normal times.

Saturday @ 4:00 p.m.
Sunday @ 8:00 a.m. &
                10:30 a.m.
                              12:15 p.m. Spanish

 We will continue practicing social distancing so arrive early and wear a mask.

There will no longer be live streaming Masses on Facebook.
 
An exemption is still in place if you feel at risk to attend public Mass and will be able to continue watcing the Bishops Mass on Channel 27 @ 11:00 on Sunday Mornings.

 

Announcing some exciting news! St. John the Apostle Catholic Church has provided us with an awesome resource to grow in our faith journey. Each parishoner now has access to the Formed website. To sign up follow these directions:
https://signup.formed.org/
- Enter your parish zip (75160)
- Enter your name and email
This immense resource is free for all parishoners of St. John's to access. There are tons of free faith building tools, including movies audios, bible studies and more, some content may require additional purchase.
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¡Anunciando algunas noticias interesantes! La Iglesia Católica St. John the Apostle nos ha brindado un recurso increíble para crecer en nuestro camino de fe. Cada parroquiano ahora tiene acceso al sitio web de Formed. Para registrarse siga estas instrucciones:
https://signup.formed.org/
- Ingrese el código postal de su parroquia (75160)
- Ingrese su nombre y correo electrónico
Este inmenso recurso es gratuito para todos los feligreses de St. John's. Hay toneladas de herramientas gratuitas para la construcción de la fe, que incluyen audios de películas, estudios bíblicos y más, algunos contenidos pueden requerir una compra adicional.

September 1, 2020

My Dear Parishioners,

The Peace of Christ Jesus be with you. I hope and pray that you are all in good health, doing well and staying safe. Hopefully, and very soon, we will be able to see one another again.

I am sending this message to update you with regards to a major project at St. John’s. You may recall that, previous to the pandemic, I spoke to you from the pulpit at St. John’s about a new renovation project. I also sent you a letter before the beginning of summer.

I informed you that after 39 years we would renovate the interior of the Rectory (the house where the Pastor lives) which is attached to our Church. Hopefully, this project will begin during the month of October. Because of this I will be moving out of the Rectory. Like many of you I HATE moving. I will have to move all my personal belongings, the furniture, empty the kitchen, the two bedrooms, and an office. Most of these items will have to be put in storage.

Just for your information the Church and the Rectory were dedicated on September 17th of 1981. This was some 39 years ago and to my knowledge, since then, the Rectory has been left untouched. Since 1981 the Rectory has been the home of our previous pastors: Father Darius Jefferson Sullivan (1969-1983), Father Raymond J. Scott (1983-1999), Reverend George J. Weber, C.M. (1999-2003), Reverend Michael Drew Forge (2004-2008), and myself, Reverend James Phillip Orosco (2009 to the present).

For this reason, I would like for you to know that I will use the next 2 to 3 weeks to move completely out of the Rectory. Please understand that I have to focus all my time to this project. Be aware that I will be available to you only for emergencies and funerals. I will try to keep you posted if there are any changes.

I ask for your prayers in the coming weeks as I undertake this challenge...pray for cool weather. Be assured that I pray for you daily and remember you in my daily Masses. May God bless you and your family.

Father James Phillip Orosco Pastor

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Dear Parishioners, 
As most of you have heard Bishop Edward Burns, the Bishop of Dallas, has allowed us to enter into Phase Three. This phase allows us to celebrate Mass on Saturday and Sunday but with a limited number in attendance. The date for the beginning of Phase Three is June 27^th and 28^th. However the Bishop has made it clear that it is the discretion of the local pastor to determine what events are appropriate at this time in light of the current circumstances. 
 
As many of our parishioners are aware that because of my age (73 years), heart condition and diabetes mellitus I am in the high risk category. This high risk category, likewise, applies to Deacon Jim Starr. It is the desire of the both of us to continue to be of service to all of our parishioners during these difficult and trying days.         I have sought out advice from different pastors and some parishioners of how best to move forward at St. John’s Parish.
After much reflection and prayer I have made the pastoral decision that we will begin a live stream of the Sunday Mass at 9:00 A.M in English and another Mass at 10:30 AM in Spanish. This will begin on Sunday, July 5^th and be available on our Facebook page. 
 
Out of an abundance of caution for myself and all of our parishioners I regret that these two Sunday Masses will not be open to the public at this time. I encourage all of our parishioners to keep informed by staying connected with the parish via our website (www.stjohnchurchterrell.org) and Flocknotes.
 
We are living in a difficult and trying time and all of our lives are being affected. Let us daily remember the promise of our Saviour: I am with you always. Please be assured of my daily remembrance at Mass for you, your family and your needs. 
 
I remain, 
Reverend James P. Orosco
Pastor

Queridos Feligreses, 
         Como ustedes han escuchado Mons. Eduardo Burns, el Señor Obispo de la Diócesis de Dallas, nos ha permitido entrar en la Fase Tres. Esta Fase nos permite celebrar la Santa Misa los Sábados y Domingos con un limite en la asistencia. La fecha para el comienzo desde esta fase es el 27 y 28 de Junio. Sin embargo el Sr. Obispo ha explicado claro que esto queda a la discreción apropiado del párroco a la luz de las circunstancias actuales. Como muchos de nuestros feligreses están conscientes que por razones de mi edad (73 años) y mi salud un tanto quebrantada por mi corazón y mi diabetis estoy en una categoría de alto riesgo. Es mi deseo continuar sirviendo a ustedes tanto cuanto mi salud me lo permite; lo cual lo seguiré haciendo por todos ustedes. 
Deseo decirles que he pedido consejo de diferentes párrocos y también de algunos feligreses en como continuar adelante en nuestra parroquia. 
 
Después de mucha reflexión y oración he tomado una decisión pastoral que haremos una Misa Dominical a las 9:00 AM transmitida en Ingles y otra Misa en Español a las 10:30 AM por medio de Facebook de nuestra parroquia. Esto comenzará el Domingo, 5 de Julio, y estará disponible en nuestra pagina de Facebook de nuestra parroquia. 
Por la razón de precaución propia y de todos de nuestros feligreses me da pena en decirles que en estas Misas de Domingo no estarán abiertas al publico en este tiempo. Los invito a todos ustedes mantenerse informados y conectados con nuestra parroquia por medio de la página web (www.stjohnchurchterrell.org) y Flocknotes
 
Reconociendo que estamos viviendo en tiempos dificiles y que nuestras vidas están siendo afectadas. Recordemos la promesa de nuestro Salvador: Yo estoy con ustedes todos los días hasta el fin del mundo. Les aseguro mi oración por cada uno de ustedes, sus familias y sus necesidades, tanto materiales como espirituales. 
 
Su servidor en Cristo,
P. Santiago Orosco 
Parroco

S.O.P. 

Save Our Pews

Whenever our church is used, Fr. Orosco has to sanitize the pews and door handles, etc.
Father is concerned about our new pews which are only 3 years old.  He contacted the pew manufacturer and they recommend Clorox wipes  (bleach free).  He is hesitant to use any other cleaner that might damage the wood.
Fr. Orosco is asking for donations.  If you are out shopping and see some...would you be willing to donate a canister?Just drop it off at the church office.  
He said if you donate he will add you to his prayers.
Thank you for your help.  God Bless! 

Please continue to support your parish by mailing your contributions to the church office or consider signing up to send your contributions electronically through the following link:
https://stjohnchurchterrell.org/donate

Thank you!!

Over 100 Teens participated in our first Eucharistic Adoration for teens   November 19, 2019.               .

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